City health officials urge caution, vaccination as ‘omicron’ COVID variant found in North America
The variant has not been found locally yet but has spread to several countries in Europe and Africa and was found in Canada over the weekend.
Category: Coronavirus
Weekly COVID cases slightly down, but quarantines up, at New Orleans schools
The NOLA Public Schools district reported 46 ‘active’ cases among staff and students this week, down slightly from 50 last week.
Weekly COVID-19 data report shows 50 ‘active’ cases connected to New Orleans schools
The NOLA Public Schools district is hosting several vaccination events over the next week for children 5 and older.
COVID-19 cases relatively low as district prepares for youth vaccinations
One-quarter of New Orleans residents aged 5-17 have been fully vaccinated, according to city data.
COVID-19 Vaccine for Children Guide
Our simple guide to vaccines, including pediatricians answers to frequently asked questions.
District plans for student vaccinations; school cases remain low
NOLA Public Schools will host a virtual town hall for parents with vaccine questions on Wednesday evening.
Schools must require quarantines to drop their mask mandates. But the state doesn’t know which districts are following quarantine guidelines.
State officials say monitoring compliance is up to local school district authorities.
School district reports a decline in COVID-19 cases, quarantines
School officials expect the FDA to approve the COVID-19 vaccine for 5- to 11-year-old children in coming weeks.
Council defers vote on Cantrell’s $77M federal COVID recovery spending plan over lack of details
The ordinances would allocate the first dollars from the estimated $380 million the city expects to receive from the federal American Rescue Plan.
NOLA Public Schools: COVID-19 quarantines underreported due to data error
COVID-19 cases in district schools remain low.
